St. Michael's College, U of T

Newly Admitted Students: Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science through St. Michael’s College please contact the Registrar's Office at ask.smc@utoronto.ca

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When do I have to accept the offer?

How do I know if I have received an admission scholarship?

Any scholarship offers would have been included in your offer of admission. Competition for admission scholarships at U of T is quite intense and some students who have received scholarships from other universities may not receive a scholarship at U of T. This is a reflection of how many well qualified applicants there are. There will be some scholarships for new students awarded at a later date. These scholarships require an application. More details regarding financial aid may be found at: http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/students/scholarships/scholarships_stmikes.html

I didn’t apply to residence on my application. Now I would like to stay in residence. How do I go about applying?

If you have been admitted to SMC but  did not request residence on your original application and now want residence you should contact the SMC residence  at 416-926-1300 x3247 or at smc.residence@utoronto.ca The SMC residence is co-educational (men and women) by floor.

If you would like a spot in all women residence you should contact  Loretto College at 416-925-2833 or email loretto.college@utoronto.ca

When can I move into residence?

Loretto College: Residence opens for Frosh Sunday September TBA at 10:00am and for returning students any time after Saturday September TBA beginning at 11:00 am.

St. Michael's College: Residences open for Frosh and returning students:Labour Day, Monday September TBA at 10:00 am.

How can I switch admission categories? (e.g. Humanities to Life Science)

Once the application deadline has passed, you are not able to switch admissions categories.

If I’m in the humanities and social science stream can I still take science courses?

If you have the prerequisite high school science background you can take a science course once you’re here, even if you are not admitted as a science student. However, during the first round of enrolment, students in a particular admission category  (like Life Sciences) are given priority for certain first year courses (like CHM138H1) or excluded from other first year courses.  These restrictions ensure that first year students in particular admission categories are guaranteed a spot in the first year courses which they require. These restrictions are removed during the second round of enrolment and any first year student may enrol in any first year course as long as space is available. The specific date for the beginning of the second round of enrolment is in the sessional timetable.

Find out more at the Faculty of Arts & Science: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate/course

Do I need math to major in psychology?

Yes. Students on the St. George campus specializing or majoring in psychology must have high school calculus to enrol in these programs.  Psychology on the St. George campus is a Science NOT a Social Science program.

Do I need math to major in economics?

Yes. Students on the St. George campus specializing or majoring in economics must have high school calculus and a second senior level high school math course to enrol in these programs.

How and when do I choose my courses?

Find course selection information at www.artsci.utoronto.ca/newstudents/canadian/courses
The earliest date you can enrol in courses in July TBA.

View the 2010-11 Calendar online: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate/course
or pick up a copy at the St. Michael's College Registrar’s Office, 121 St. Joseph Street, Room 207.

St. Michael's College Registrar's Office contact information: www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/students/contact.html

What happens if I don’t have the high school prerequisite to take a first-year course?

You should not take the course. Not only are prerequisites checked and enforced by many departments but it is unwise to take a course for which you lack the preparation.  Courses with high school pre-requites are typically in sciences and languages. You should always make a point of checking your course pre-requisites carefully in the current calendar.

What does “Recommended Preparation” mean?

"Recommended Preparation" means that you will be better equipped to handle the course material having taken the recommended course. Recommended courses are not mandatory and they are not checked.

I’ve taken some International Baccalaureate (IB) exams at my school. Am I eligible for transfer credit?

If you earn a grade of at least 5 for each Higher Level subject, you will be eligible for transfer credit at the first year level. No credit is given to native speakers who have taken language courses.  http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm/adm_other_req/tc_info.htm

I’ve taken some Advanced Placement exams at my school. Am I eligible for transfer credit?

If you earn a grade of at least 5 for each Higher Level subject, you will be eligible for transfer credit at the first year level. No credit is given to native speakers who have taken language courses. 
If you achieve a mark of 4 or better you may be eligible for transfer credit depending on the course. Arts and Science St. George offers a maximum of 3 transfer credits for AP’s. Notification will come in July and they will be granted automatically, as long as students have submitted their final results. All credits are granted at the first year introductory level. 

Find out more about Transfer Credits at www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm-awards/html/nextsteps/nextsteps101/101_tc.htm

When do I register?

Registration is actually two different activities – selecting courses and paying or deferring fees. You won’t be registered until you have done both. The first round of course selection for first-year students begins over the web via ROSI on July TBA Once you have selected courses you are then in a position to pay or defer fees. You are registered once you have chosen your courses and paid your fees.

Fees and tuition

Fees for 2010-11 may be found online at www.fees.utoronto.ca/site4.aspx


August TBA 2011: the first installment of tuition fees must be paid or officially deferred by this date. Students who have not paid or officially deferred at least the first installment of fees are removed from their courses.

Canadian students may find more information: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/newstudents/canadian/firstyrfees http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/newstudents/canadian/finances/payment

International students may find details here: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/newstudents/international/firstyrfees http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/newstudents/international/finances/payment

How much is residence?

Residence fees vary depending on whether you are living at Loretto College (the single sex, women's residence at St Mike's) or the St Michael's College Student Residence (the co-ed residence at St Mike's). Fees also vary depending on whether you have a double or single room, and the meal plan you select.


For details regarding the SMC Student Residence: http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/residence/fees.html
For details regarding Loretto College Residence: http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/loretto/

What if I want to change my college?

Contact the registrar’s office of the college you want to switch to and see if it is possible. Students interested in transferring to SMC from another college should contact Andrea McGee at andrear.mcgee@utoronto.ca with your request.  A brief statement as to why you would like to be a member of SMC, your student number and any other relevant information should be included.  New students should send their request as soon as possible.  Residence may not be guaranteed.    

When do I choose my program(s)

You will enrol in one or more programs (minors, majors, specialists)  at the end of the semester in which you pass your fourth full credit. For most new students who pass 4 or 5 course in first year, this means that you will choose your programs in April at the end of first year.

What if I want to defer my acceptance for a year?

You must first accept the offer of admission, then write a letter to our office of Admissions and Awards requesting deferred status and include your final grades. The letter must include an outline of your plans. Deferred admission is not available to students who plan on studying at another post secondary institution before they begin studies at the U of T.  You will receive a letter from Admissions and Awards in early August advising you of your status.

Does the Faculty of Arts and Science offer a co-op program?

Students in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George campus may take part in the Professional Experience Year (PEY) program, where students take a year off between third and fourth year to work in a company for 12-16 months. PEY is managed by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and the Arts and Science who participate are normally in computer science or commerce programs.

What is a T-Card and How do I get one?

Your T-Card is your University of Toronto student card and your official University of Toronto identification.  You will use it as a library card, athletic facilities membership card and general identification.  Students who have accepted their offer of admission should go to the T-Card web site http://www.utoronto.ca/tcard/ for their hours of operation and location.  Most newly admitted students will be able to obtain their T-Card in the beginning of June.

How and when do I choose my courses?

All new first year students choose their courses beginning July TBA. Real time course selection and enrolment is done online on ROSI at www.rosi.utoronto.ca | View the ROSI Course Enrolment Demo

All students choose their courses online via ROSI beginning July TBA | Login to ROSI to Select Courses

For assistance on how ROSI works, try the ROSI DEMO before course selection begins

St. Mike's Academic Orientation sessions are offered a few times throughout the summer to assist all first year students in their course selection and how to decipher the calendar and timetable etc. 

Calendar and Timetable information can be found on UofTs Faculty of Arts and Science website

When do classes begin?

Classes begin on Monday, September 12